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The patent EP3060405 was granted to Videojet on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 16, 2014 under application number EP14787038A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER EUROPE | Mar 12, 2020 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2404896 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS61199972 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4479081 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6082914 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03029013 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008107646 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2369602 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008219742 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012146626 |
| OPPOSITION | US4015799 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03029013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012010901 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for further processing
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
PCTISA
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Claims
PCTISA
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Description
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